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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.75, 574.80 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.75, 574.80 and 269.43 is: 371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.75 : 574.80 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.75/574.80 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.75x = 574.80 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.75x = 154,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,865.20/416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.61

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